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Scheuermann’s disease I am 51 years old and have been suffering from back pain for several years. My doctor recently sent me to an magnetic resonance scan. The result was that the so-called “Schmorl’s nodes” were present in my spine in the L4 and L5. What are my chances of a complete recovery with the right therapy? von K.   |  am 2002-12-03 15:24:38  Answer: Scheuermann’s disease Dear Mr K., The so-called Schmorl’s nodes are small indentations of the base and top plates of the vertebral body where the disc-tissue has forced it’s way in. This occurs at the age of 15 to 20 and is not always the cause of back problems. A further orthopaedic explanation of your complaints would possibly be necessary. Yours sincerely, Dr. med. S. Böll Praxisklinik Dr. Schneiderhan  |  am 2002-12-03 15:25:20   ask follow-up-question

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